I have a single axle but,because of it's length,I cant pitch on certain sites in the UK,(just been turned down at Sandford park in Dorset)if you go for a TA van,and your not experienced in reversing,consider one with a motor mover,unless your built like Arnie and can push it around,they are a godsend on smaller sites
Some sites wont have european vans(not just German)because of the door being on the opposite side to Brit vans,also they are a favourite abode for a certain type of caravanner,so everybody is treated the same to avoid legal problems,much the same as commercial vehicles(sign written or not)
I wouldn't want a "European" van then if the doors on the wrong side as it would be like deathrace 3000 trying to get in it in a layby etc. I probably wouldn't of even noticed neither!!
My van is a euro,but it's UK spec with the door on the proper side,it's the only euro make that do so,as for the travelling community,they did go for the larger vans at one time(Dethleffs etc)but I've noticed more and more are using smaller UK vans nowadays
Quote: Originally posted by Sparktwinkle on 26/3/2016
Hi there,
I'm a caravan virgin, please could an expert help x
My husband and I now at the stage where we will purchase a caravan very soon.
We would love to travel to France with it and most of uk
Is the rejection of twin axels on sites a myth?
I love the idea of extra space
Could someone kindly advise me and enlighten me
So much thanks in advance
We have a twin axle and have never had an issue booking onto any site in the UK. It is possible that there may be some sites that refuse a twin axle becasue of narrow roads.
On the continent I am told that if you phone a municipal site first, they no issue with twin axles.
In the main twin axles being refused on many sites is a myth! Buy a twin and enjoy it for more room and stability when towing!
Hi.
We changed to a twin two years ago and have had no trouble in the uk. We did Austria, Italy France last year no problems. Just ring the site the day before to ease your mind. I would recommend a mover for the continent. Very heavy twins if you have to push.
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I own a Adria adora Danube single axle 26.ft 10 inches with 1075 cm awning is that big enough for your needs. Twin fixed beds that can be made into a double huge shower, huge fridge household size, for 85%tow need a vehicle of 1900/2000kgs kerb weight.
All internal gear like fridge cooker heater water heater toilet light bulbs plugs sockets blinds allsame any modern Britsh van can be readily bought UK if spares ever needed you name it can be bought here. Hope you find your dream van. PS the longer the van the more ferry/train fare for europe visits
Twin axle vans can be extremely heavy to maneuver by hand , so a "mover" may be required ,BUT a twin axle usually needs a 4 wheel drive mover , & these are heavy (takes a lot off your payload)& expensive (takes lot off your wallet)
single axle vans are easier to maneuver & a mover costs a lot less
No price difference with Eurotunnel regarding caravan length.
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Quote: Originally posted by AL53HX on 29/3/2016
My van is a euro,but it's UK spec with the door on the proper side,it's the only euro make that do so,as for the travelling community,they did go for the larger vans at one time(Dethleffs etc)but I've noticed more and more are using smaller UK vans nowadays
Yes they are apparently easier to " borrow"
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We have had a twin axle for 8 years (a Sterling Searcher 1900kg MTPLM)) and have toured UK, and been to France, Belgium, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg and Italy.
Never been turned away from a site.
In UK we use mainly CC sites, abroad we use the ACSI discount card as we usually travel in the low season.
I would recommend you fit a mover on any larger van, and a twin axle you will certainly not move by hand unless you have several helpers.
If you need to park a twin axle in a tight situation you will need a 4 wheel mover, but otherwise a 2 wheel one will do the job, but it must be one designed for a twin axle. We have a Truma TE which we find fine.
Sometimes you can increase the MTPLM on a van to give you extra payload to cover the mover etc.
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Topic: Twin axle help please
